Tool Engineer: Superconducting Microfabrication & Metrology

Stanford Reglab; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory invites applications for a Tool Engineer in the Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) within the Fundamental Physics Directorate. The role focuses on operation, maintenance, and repair of the DMF tool suite to ensure high performance in superconducting microelectronics fabrication.

As a member of the DMF core team, you will work onsite in an ISO-5 cleanroom, developing calibration protocols and driving reliable, safe operations while collaborating with

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or science and relevant experience.
• Extensive experience with microelectronics fabrication equipment in a research setting.
• Strong safety culture and commitment to quality and customer service.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of fabrication and metrology tools.
• Re-qualify tools after maintenance or hardware changes.
• Identify and resolve malfunctions; apply root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop calibration protocols and maintain calibration records.
• Improve hardware reliability while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Microfabrication equipment

Operational discipline

Team collaboration

Education

BS in engineering or sciences

Tools

Lithography tools

Deposition tools

Etch tools

Metrology tools

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory invites applications for a Tool Engineer in the Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) within the Fundamental Physics Directorate. The role focuses on operation, maintenance, and repair of the DMF tool suite to ensure high performance in superconducting microelectronics fabrication.

As a member of the DMF core team, you will work onsite in an ISO-5 cleanroom, developing calibration protocols and driving reliable, safe operations while collaborating with